Recipe: Ground Beef Shepherd's Pie (using mashed potatoes)

GROUND BEEF SHEPHERD'S PIE

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1 pound ground beef
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup green beans, drained
1 cup tomatoes, diced
2 potatoes, cooked and mashed
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, optional

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and saute for 5 minutes.

Add the ground beef and basil and saute for 5 more minutes.

Add the garlic, green beans and tomatoes; stir well and simmer for 5 minutes. Pour mixture into a 2 quart casserole dish.

In a separate medium bowl, combine the potatoes with the egg and 1/2 cup water. Mix well and spread over meat mixture.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 to 20 minutes, or until potatoes start to brown on top. Sprinkle with cheese, if desired, 5 minutes before done cooking.

Makes 4 servings
From: Kelly~WA, 08-19-2000